Sparganothoides audentiana

Sparganothoides audentiana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Mexico in the states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.

Sparganothoides audentiana
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S. audentiana
Binomial name
Sparganothoides audentiana
Kruse & Powell, 2009[1]

The length of the forewings is 11.1–11.7 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellowish brown to orange with brown-tipped orange scales. The hindwings are white to pale yellowish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the bold markings of the forewings and is derived from audenter (meaning boldness, courage).[2]

References

  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Kruse, J.J.; Powell, J.A. 2009: Systematics of Sparganothoides Lambert and Powell, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Sparganothini). Zootaxa, 2150: 1-78. Abstract & excerpt


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